There are 5 ways to get from Metairie to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSY - MDW
4h 18m$114–607Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
21h 20m$503–803Bus
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
23h 18m$173–269Drive 919.2 mi
- Drive from Metairie to Chicagocar 919.2 mi
14h 56m$168–243Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSY - ORD
4h 46m$504–757
Metairie to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Metairie to Chicago is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 14h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Metairie to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Metairie to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Airline @ E of Causeway and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Main Library, New Orleans Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Metairie to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Cemeteries Transit Center and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Canal at N. Rampart and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.
The distance between Metairie and Chicago is 850 miles. The road distance is 924.6 miles.
The best way to get from Metairie to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 21h 20m and costs $500 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Metairie to Chicago, including transfers.
Metairie to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Metairie to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Metairie to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 21h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 23h 18m.
What companies run services between Metairie, LA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–800 and the journey takes 19h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Metairie to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Metairie to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metairie to Chicago is 925 miles. It takes approximately 14h 56m to drive from Metairie to Chicago.
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